Mastering the Markets


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Description:

Mastering the Markets is an online financial education platform that provides structured training to help individuals understand market dynamics and develop the skills required to trade and invest with greater confidence and independence.

 

Key Educators for the TEC101 Course and Their Qualifications

 

David Bird (often branded as ASX Trader)

  • Role: Founder & Head of Education at Mastering the Markets – David Bird developed the structured curriculum and leads the education strategy for the program.
  • Qualifications/Background: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) which underpins his ability to teach complex financial and market concepts clearly and effectively. He also worked as a Deputy Head Principal and Head of Curriculum. His teaching and leadership roles play a big part in how the courses are structured and delivered.
  • David is a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe). This is a professional qualification awarded by the Internation Federation of Technical Analysis (FTA). It is a recognised credential in the field of technical analysis showing competence in analysing markets using technical methods. David is also a Seasoned investor and trader in equities and cryptocurrency; the primary developer of MtM’s curriculum and trading education.
  • David writes regular market insights for media (including News Corp). He has also spoken at major finance and crypto conferences across Australia where he has shared insights on market trends and trading education more broadly. David has Contributed as a market commentator and speaker through media appearances, including on finance platforms and in business publications.

 

Craig Tapping

  • Role: Head Educator & Analyst at Mastering the Markets. In this role he delivers course content, live market commentary, and mentorship for students and traders.
  • Qualifications/Background: Craig holds an MBA, (Master of Business Administration) and is an Experienced trader with over 20 years in equities markets; known for teaching technical analysis and market behaviour.
  • Craig Tapping is a market educator and trader with extensive experience in financial markets and trader education: He has held roles such as Founder & Director at Tapping Capital Management and various management positions earlier in his career, including Centre Manager roles at Westfield centres in Australia. These demonstrate broader leadership and operational experience outside financial markets.
  • His teaching approach emphasises process-driven decision making and practical frameworks rather than short-term prediction.
  • Craig is active in delivering live events and workshops designed to sharpen trading skills and market understanding, often in collaboration with other market professionals.
  • He is active on social media (e.g., Twitter/X) as @Craig_T_MtM, where he shares market insights and commentary on price action and broader market themes.

 

Jamie Bell

  • Role: Lead Educator
  • Qualifications/Background: CEWA Level 1 Certification in Elliot Waves. Certified Financial Technician. (CFTe).
  • Jamie Bell is an active market trader across stocks, crypto, and commodities; focuses strongly on applying Elliott Wave theory in analysis.
  • As a Lead Educator, Jamie leads training sessions, supports learner engagement, and helps students understand practical market dynamics within the MtM curriculum.

 

Sam Thomasson

  • Role: Educator.
  • Qualifications/Background: Certified Financial Technician.
  • Sam is an active trader who focuses on stocks and cryptocurrency markets, and both short-term and long-term market outlooks.
  • As an educator, he participates in the Academy’s live sessions, community discussions, and trading guidance alongside other MtM instructors. He emphasizes motivation, support, and hands-on involvement.


Accredited Activities:

Mastering the Markets’ accredited TEC101 course is designed to build technical analysis skills step-by-step, starting from foundational technical analysis concepts and progressing to advanced strategies.

The course also covers the psychological aspects of trading as well as risk management.

Lessons:

  • Pre-recorded lessons – Short, pre-recorded lessons each week.
  • Live sessions per week (watch live or watch recording). The first live class is directly based on the lesson. The second live class is a practical application of the concepts from the pre-recorded lessons, and the third live class is a tutoring session. There are plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
  • 7-12 Hours per week commitment, 8 MtM Academy live sessions per week (optional)
  • Foundational Mastery of Dow Theory and technical analysis principles.
  • Advanced Trend Analysis – Identify pivot points within major trends.
  • Volume Dynamics – Understand the significance of volume in trading through the exploration of Dow Theory’s Principle
  • Incorporate Wyckoff techniques and On-Balance Volume analysis.
  • Fibonacci Fundamentals – Learn the basics of Fibonacci analysis with Fibonacci retracement and extension tools.
  • Focus on the concept of the Golden Pocket for precise entry and exit points.
  • Psychological Aspects of Trading – Delve into the psychological aspects of trading, aligning with Dow Theory’s Principle
  • Understand how market movements reflect the collective psychology of market participants.
  • Risk Management Mastery – Master strategic risk management techniques.
  • Incorporate the 1% rule, confluency, and effective trade planning for optimal rewards.
  • Application of Knowledge – Apply acquired knowledge in real-world trading scenarios.
  • Use your practical skills in identifying trends, make informed decisions, and manage risks effectively.

https://masteringthemarkets.com/tec101/


Who Should Attend:

The TEC101 trading and investing course is designed for a broad range of people who want to build or deepen their market knowledge.

The education and training offered by Mastering the Markets website, financial courses and MtM Academy are designed for a broad range of people who want to build or deepen their market knowledge, including:

1. Beginners with little or no experience:

  • If you’re new to investing or trading and want a structured way to learn the fundamentals of market analysis (including technical analysis, price action and market structure), this course is suitable.
  • The program starts from foundational concepts and gradually builds up so prior experience isn’t required.

2. Novice investors and traders:

  • People who have dabbled in markets but want a systematic, disciplined approach to understanding how markets behave and how to trade more confidently.

3. Experienced traders and investors:

  • Those with some trading knowledge already can benefit by deepening their skills, refining strategies, and learning advanced techniques beyond basics.

4. Financial professionals:

  • Individuals working in finance (brokers, analysts, advisors, other professionals) who want to expand their analytical capabilities or add market-analysis skills to their toolkit.

5. Anyone curious about market forces:

  • Even if you’re not planning to trade full-time, the courses can help you better understand what drives financial markets, how to interpret price movements and make more informed financial decisions.


Further Information:

https://www.masteringthemarkets.com